Critical Thinking about Critical Periods

出版者:Paul H Brookes Pub Co

作者:Bailey, Donald B

页数:299

出版时间:2000-5

价格:$ 36.16

装帧:Pap

isbn号码:9781557664952

In this important book, authorities from fields like psychology, neuroscience, and education offer you diverse perspectives on the controversial concept of critical periods--windows of opportunity in child development that open and shut. These expert contributors give you a thorough overview of critical periods and concise research-based summaries of what is known, unknown, and thought to be known about them. You'll find out how critical periods relate to a young child's visual system, social and emotional development, language acquisition, and early childhood education. Through this balanced and comprehensive discussion, you'll be able to distinguish fact from theory--knowledge you can use to create new strategies that will improve young children's development and learning